ruthless

The definition of ruthless is someone without compassion or who doesn't show mercy.

(adjective)

An example of ruthless is someone running over a dog with their car on purpose.

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See ruthless in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

without ruth; pitiless

Origin: ME reutheles

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See ruthless in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having no compassion or pity; merciless: ruthless cruelty; ruthless opportunism.

Related Forms:

  • ruthˈless·ly adverb
  • ruthˈless·ness noun

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